Vikas Divyakirti Explained
Vikas Divyakirti |
Birth Date: | 1973 12, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Bhiwani, Haryana, India |
Nationality: | Indian |
Alma Mater: | Delhi University |
Known For: | Co-founding of Drishti IAS Institute |
Children: | Satwik Divyakirti |
Module: | Subbox: | yes | Channel Direct Url: | vikasdivyakirti | Channel Display Name: | Vikas Divyakirti | Subscribers: | 3.49M | Views: | 92M | Years Active: | 2022–present | Silver Button: | yes | Silver Year: | 2022 | Gold Button: | yes | Gold Year: | 2022 | Stats Update: | 12 January 2024 |
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Vikas Divyakirti (born 26 December 1973) is a former civil servant, educator, author, lecturer, YouTuber,writer of Hindi films. He was a member of Central Secretariat Service[1] and is currently the entrepreneur and coaching head of the Drishti IAS Coaching Institute, a UPSC coaching institute based in Delhi.
Early life and education
Vikas Divyakirti was born on 26 December 1973 in Bhiwani, Haryana. He completed his early schooling in Hindi medium at Saraswati Shishu Mandir. After completing his schooling, he studied at Zakir Husain Delhi College, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (honors) degree. However, he later changed his stream and pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at University of Delhi.[2] [3] Later, he studied for postgraduate degree in Hindi Literature, scoring second rank in first year at Zakir Husain Delhi College and then migrated to Hindu College, Delhi in his final year, where he finally earned Master of Arts in 1995.[4] [5]
He later earned Bachelor of Laws from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and then Master of Philosophy,[6] and also Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi literature[1] from University of Delhi.[7] [1]
Career
After completing his master's degree, Divyakirti started teaching at University of Delhi as an assistant professor.[2] Later, in 1996, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination on his first attempt and got All India Rank (AIR) of 384 in 1996. After getting trained at Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, he was inducted into Central Secretariat Service[1] by Government of India.[1] He served as section officer[1] at Department of Official Language in Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.[1]
He later resigned from service after a year and continued teaching.[8] In 1999, he founded Drishti IAS Coaching Institute in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi.[2]
In November 2022, Divyakirti started his YouTube channel, which currently has over 3.75 M subscribers.[9] [10] In addition to his main channel, Vikas Divyakirti manages multiple other YouTube channels, including Drishti IAS, Drishti IAS English, Drishti Judiciary, Drishti PCS, Drishti Teaching Exams, Drishti IAS Shorts, Drishti CUET Hindi, Drishti CUET English, and Drishti Welfare Foundation. [11] In 2023, Divyakirti made an appearance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's biographical drama film 12th Fail, playing himself. He also contributed to the scriptwriting for this film.[12]
Personal life
Vikas is married to Taruna Verma[4] and they have a son. He was nominated for Padma Awards in 2023.[13]
Views
In 2022, Divyakirti faced major criticism over his comments about the Ramayana, quoting a Sanskrit author that after the war, Rama said to Sita, "I (Ram) did not fight this war for you (Sita) but for the respect of my lineage. Just as ghee licked by a dog is not fit for eating, you, Sita, are not fit for me."[14] [15] Sadhvi Prachi shared a clip of his statement on X, demanding a ban on his coaching institute. Later, Divyakirti clarified his views in an interview with The Lallantop, stating that whatever he claimed in the video is supported by documents.[15]
Divyakirti does not believe in caste system, his surname is the result of his parents' literary interests.[16]
Controversies
The basement of his coaching "Drishti IAS" was sealed by municipal corporation of delhi for violating norms and illegal use of basement following deaths of multiple students in a similar coaching on 27th July 2024 [17]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: The Pied Pipers: Meet The Mafia Of India's Online Teaching Industry. https://web.archive.org/web/20240301022610/https://www.outlookindia.com/national/the-pied-pipers-meet-the-stars-of-india-s-online-teaching-industry-news-234452. dead. 2024-03-01. . 28 February 2024.
- Web site: Meet Vikas Divyakirti, Who Cleared UPSC CSE In 1st Attempt But Left Job To Establish One Of India's Famous IAS Coaching Centres . . 9 January 2024 . en . 13 August 2023 . live . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044938/https://zeenews.india.com/india/meet-vikas-divyakirti-who-cleared-upsc-civil-services-examination-cse-in-first-attempt-but-left-job-to-establish-one-of-indias-famous-ias-coaching-centres-drishti-ias-2648459.html/amp .
- Web site: Singh . Prashant . पहले ही अटेम्प्ट में UPSC निकालने के बाद कोचिंग क्यों पढ़ाने लगे डॉ. विकास दिव्यकीर्ति? . . . 9 January 2024 . hi . 5 August 2022 . live . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112045022/https://www.thelallantop.com/education/post/in-interview-vikas-divyakirti-told-why-started-coaching-after-cleared-upsc .
- Web site: Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: जानें कौन हैं डॉ. विकास दिव्यकीर्ति जिनके मुरीद हैं लाखों UPSC उम्मीदवार . Archit . Gupta . Navbharat Times . hi . 12 November 2022 . 21 November 2023 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044931/https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/education/education-news/who-is-dr-vikas-divyakirti-who-has-admirer-of-upsc-aspirants/articleshow/89244764.cms . live .
- Web site: Vikas Divyakirti: Journey from IAS officer to founder of Drishti IAS. Cassian. Baliarsingh. OdishaTV. 2023-11-21. 2024-01-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112045010/https://odishatv.in/news/education/vikas-divyakirti-journey-from-ias-officer-to-founder-of-drishti-ias-190180. live.
- Web site: Dr Vikas Divyakirti: From IAS success to educational leadership in UPSC coaching. . 24 July 2024.
- Web site: Controversy over Dr Vikas Divyakriti's statement on Sita: 'I have proof'. . 24 July 2024.
- Web site: Meet Dr Vikas Divyakirti, man who quit IAS to become teacher; internet sensation has millions of followers on... . . 9 January 2024 . en . 28 July 2023 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044934/https://www.dnaindia.com/education/report-meet-dr-vikas-divyakirti-man-who-quit-ias-to-become-teacher-internet-sensation-has-millions-of-followers-3053698 . live .
- Web site: Vikas Divyakirti . YouTube . 9 January 2024 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044915/https://www.youtube.com/@vikasdivyakirti . live .
- Web site: Nibandh . Vinod . Trending Post '12th Fail', IAS Guru Vikas Divyakirti Says 'Rumours Fly Like Dust..' Read Inspiring Quotes . . 11 January 2024 . 6 January 2024 . live . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112045027/https://www.news18.com/education-career/top-motivational-quotes-vikas-divyakirti-drishti-ias-12th-fail-movie-fame-8729332.html .
- Web site: Patel . Rutvik . 2024-06-23 . Dr. Vikas Divyakirti - Biography, Works, and Contributions . 2024-06-23 . vikasdivyakirtitalks . en.
- Web site: Vikas Divyakirti, a real-life UPSC prof, to play himself in Vikrant Massey-starrer '12th Fail' . 6 October 2023 . . 22 November 2023 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044930/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vikas-divyakirti-a-real-life-upsc-prof-to-play-himself-in-vikrant-massey-starrer-12th-fail/articleshow/104217883.cms?from=mdr . live .
- Web site: Nominations/Recommendations for Padma Awards 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20240301025106/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-04/NominationsreceivedPadmaAwards_13042023.pdf. dead. 2024-03-01. . 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Drishti IAS founder Vikas Divyakirti faces criticism for comparing Sita with a 'ghee licked by dog' . . 11 January 2024 . 11 November 2022 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112045416/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/drishti-ias-founder-vikas-divyakirti-faces-criticism-for-comparing-sita-with-a-ghee-licked-by-dog/articleshow/95450160.cms . live .
- Web site: Controversy over Dr Vikas Divyakriti's statement on Sita: 'I have proof' . 12 November 2022 . Poulomi . Ghosh . . 22 November 2023 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112045518/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/controversy-over-dr-vikas-divyakriti-s-statement-on-sita-i-have-proof-101668223453470.html . live .
- Web site: Vijay . Pankaj . विकास सर का सरनेम दिव्यकीर्ति क्यों, उनके दोनों सगे भाइयों का सरनेम उनसे अलग क्यों, बताई वजह . . . 11 January 2024 . hi . 14 October 2023 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112045439/https://www.livehindustan.com/career/story-vikas-divyakirti-know-about-upsc-ias-drishti-vikas-divyakirti-surname-brothers-surname-upsc-cse-rank-8842207.html . live .
- https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/delhi/story/drishti-ias-vajiram-and-ravi-sriram-ias-coaching-institutes-basements-sealed-delhi-old-rajinder-nagar-2573457-2024-07-29